Prevention Resources
“Upstream suicide prevention” is about building strategies that prevent the suicide crisis from happening in the first place.
“Mid-stream suicide prevention” is about early identification and referral to prevent distress from escalating to suicidal despair.
Listening service
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone struggling to cope. For confidential, non-judgemental support please;
Free call 116 123 in the Republic of Ireland or UK
Email jo@samaritans.ie
Visit www.samaritans.ie for details of the nearest branch.
You might need to try a few options before you find appropriate support but don't give up trying - there is help available. If possible, ask someone to come along with you to the support service you contact.
Go to YourMentalHealth.ie to search for supports in your local area, and information on what to do when someone tells you they are suicidal or at risk of self harm.
National Office for Suicide Prevention | Warning Signs Of Suicide:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/suicidepreventionie/warningsigns/
Ireland Resource for Workplace Support:
https://www.iasp.info/resources/Suicide_and_the_Workplace/
‘Mind Our Workers’ is a joint campaign organised by Pieta House and the Construction Industry Federation . The campaign aims to encourage more communication about suicide and mental health on construction sites and amongst construction workers around the country.
Construction Industry Blueprint for Suicide Prevention:
(U.S. Resource)
In the construction industry, suicide prevention and mental health promotion is the new frontier for safety. In order for suicide prevention to be successful, a comprehensive and sustained approach is needed. In the Construction Industry Blueprint for Suicide Prevention, several resources are listed.
Man Therapy
Using humor to engage men in mental health: www.ManTherapy.org
This digital campaign reaches men who are often missed by traditional mental health messages. A fake therapist – Dr. Rich Mahogany – is manning up mental health and encouraging men to take his 20-point head-inspection. This screening tool gives men feedback on their levels of depression, anxiety, substance misuse and anger and directs them to appropriate resources.
Working Minds Program
Working Minds trains organizations to pro-actively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace.
A collaborative partnership in workplace suicide prevention: https://www.coloradodepressioncenter.org/workingminds/
Workplace Response
Screening for Mental Health program for workplaces.
https://www.helpyourselfhelpothers.org/
CFMA Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
CFMA has established the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, with the goal of providing and disseminating information and resources for suicide prevention and mental health promotion in construction.
https://preventconstructionsuicide.com/
